Old Kiffa Bead from Mauritania Cobalt Huge 60" strand of red

Huge 60" strand of red and green 6mm beads

Brass with finely detailed sterling silver patterns

30" strand of beads measuring approx

these are light and can be worn as earrings

Sold as a set of 10

Old Kiffa Bead from Mauritania Cobalt Huge 60" strand of redThis very unusual and rare bead was made in Kiffa, Mauritania. It is very old and was made by women. A striking design with wonderful colorful lines of color and eyes. 10mm diameter x 8mm tall, with slight chip to outer layer of glass and porous surface. Historically, Kiffa beads are very important as its ancient technique (dating to 1000 years ago) made it one of the oldest glass bead making processes in Africa, which was purely African in origin.